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SUMMARY:Walk to the Moon Challenge
DESCRIPTION:NE SciFest is challenging everyone in Nebraska to show their love of science by participating in a 30-day exercise challenge that will collectively take us to the moon. The challenge will start April 1\, and end on April 30. Any type of exercise will count (miles\, minutes or steps) and ALL exercise will be converted into steps for the challenge. The challenge is going to take all our effort as it will require us to cover 238\,855 miles or 477\,710\,000* steps. \nCollectively\, Nebraska\, we can do it! \n*Based on the average of 2\,000 steps per mile. \nHow to submit your steps: \nSteps for App:\n\n\nDownload the Challenge Runner App\nRegister (if you haven’t already)\nScan the QR Code to enroll in our challenge\nStart tracking\n\n \n\n  \n\nSteps for browser (if you don’t want to do the app and track via your smart watch).\n\nGo to the link below on April 1: https://www.challengerunner.com/enroll/9556ay-4gmm \nRegister.\nUpload your steps weekly or daily in the browser.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/walk-to-the-moon-challenge/
LOCATION:NE
CATEGORIES:Fitness
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SUMMARY:NE SciFest Essay Contest
DESCRIPTION:The NE SciFest Essay Contest is back again. This year we want you to write an essay answering the question below and be entered to win a NE SciFest swag package. \nThis year’s SciFest essay question: In honor of our keynote speaker – and her high school science teacher and mentor\, Mr. Carlock\, who encouraged her interest in science – tell us about an important science mentor in your life. \n  \nContest is open to all Nebraskans 19 years and younger. Essays must be emailed to nescifest@gmail.com by April 30\, 2024. \nTUXXX t BmQj j BoZ EE hzWmN kQg
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/ne-scifest-essay-contest/
LOCATION:NE
CATEGORIES:Science (general)
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SUMMARY:NE SciFest Art Contest
DESCRIPTION:Back for a fourth year is the NE SciFest Art Contest. \nUsing our keynote speakers’ background in animal behavior as inspiration\, create artwork that reflects your favorite animal. \nThree winners will receive a swag bag of NE SciFest goodies. \nAll entries must meet the following requirements: \n\nAll entrants must live in the state of Nebraska\nEach participant may only submit one image. However\, a teacher/coach/parent may submit multiple images\nMust be able to email a clear\, well photographed image of creation to NE SciFest\n\n dsZUX FdyXegcu
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/ne-scifest-art-contest-2/
LOCATION:NE
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
DESCRIPTION:On display for the first time in the United States\, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs\, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. Marvel at 30 iconic dinosaur sculptures made from more than 1.5 million bricks and witness firsthand what it would have been like to come face-to-face with a herd of incredible reptiles\, while discovering prehistoric plants in the garden’s collection. This dino-mite brick sculpture exhibit is included with garden admission and is FREE for garden members. \n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/bricklive-brickosaurs/2024-04-06/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
DESCRIPTION:Take a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and explore all of the creepy\, crawly\, dirty\, muddy\, green\, and growing things that can be found in the garden. Following along with the story “Dig In!” by Cindy Jenson-Elliott\, your family can take part in some fun activities. StoryWalk® combines the love of reading with healthy\, fun activities that fit the theme of the story to exercise your brain and body. Included with paid admission or with garden membership.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/storywalk-dig-in/2024-04-06/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Boys Town Hall of History and learn about various science topics with weekly activities. Each week\, the Hall of History will host staff-led science activities during regular business hours. Stop by each week to check out the rotating activities! \nWeekly Features: \n\nApril 1 – 7: Comic Book Station\n\n\n\n\nMake your own comic book and take photo with our 6 ft 2 in Captain Marvel.\n\n\n\n\nApril 8 – 14: Magnifying\n\n\n\n\nLearn about and explore with different magnifying glasses and microscopes.\n\n\n\n\nApril 15 – 21: Windmills\n\n\n\n\nLearn about our windmill and make your own windmill.\n\n\n\n\nApril 22 – 30: Blueprints\n\n\n\n\nLearn about blueprints\, make your own blueprint and do Lego construction.\n\n\n\nBusiness Hours: \nMonday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. \nSundays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/boys-town-hall-of-history-hands-on-weekly-activities/2024-04-06/
LOCATION:Boys Town Hall of History\, 14057 Flanagan Blvd.\, Boys Town\, NE\, 68010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Space: It's Out of This World
DESCRIPTION:Become a Space Cadet with Omaha Public Library! Join the Omaha Children’s Museum as we tour our solar system and learn important physics\, chemistry\, and engineering concepts. Blast off with a combustion reaction\, find out what happens when there is no air pressure\, and watch as we make our own version of a comet! \nThis program is designed for kids grades K-5\, but all ages are welcome. \n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/space-its-out-of-this-world/
LOCATION:Millard Branch\, 13214 Westwood Ln.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Astronomy,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Fred G. Dale Planetarium
DESCRIPTION:Doors open 20 minutes prior to the start of a show. Planetarium shows generally include a tour of the current night sky\, a view of the constellations\, and a full-dome video. All shows last about 45 minutes. \nApril Shows: \nFriday\, April 5 – Eclipse Weekend!\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipses and Phases of the Moon\n8 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipse Across America 2024 \nSaturday\, April 6 – Eclipse Weekend!\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipse Across America 2024\n2 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipses and Phases of the Moon \nSunday\, April 7 – Eclipse Weekend!\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipses and Phases of the Moon\n2 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipse Across America 2024 \nFriday\, April 12\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – Tales of the Mayan Skies \nSaturday\, April 13\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – The Sky We Don’t See \nFriday\, April 19\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – STARS \nSaturday\, April 20\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Astronaut \nFriday\, April 26 – Spring Season Final Weekend!\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – Cosmic Colors \nSaturday\, April 27 – Spring Season Final Weekend!\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Oasis in Space
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/fred-g-dale-planetarium-3/2024-04-06/
LOCATION:Fred G. Dale Planetarium\, Gulliver Dr.\, Wayne\, NE\, 68787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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SUMMARY:The Science Club at Yates Illuminates
DESCRIPTION:The Science Club at Yates Illuminates will organize during April as a regular session of The Science Club (meeting every other Saturday) on April 6\, and April 20\, from 1:30 to 4:30. Youth 6-16 are welcome. Parents of youth under 11 must stay with the youth and contribute to learning and doing the activities. During this time enjoy  solar powered hydrogen fuel cell model cars\, programmable buildable robot cars\, renewable energy sources buildable kits\, basic electricity buildable kits\, lego kits focusing on the Apollo\, Space Shuttle\, and Artemis rocket and moon landing ahead programs and much more.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/the-science-club-at-yates-illuminates/2024-04-06/
LOCATION:Yates Illuminates\, 3260 Davenport Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Science (general),Technology
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SUMMARY:Fred G. Dale Planetarium
DESCRIPTION:Doors open 20 minutes prior to the start of a show. Planetarium shows generally include a tour of the current night sky\, a view of the constellations\, and a full-dome video. All shows last about 45 minutes. \nApril Shows: \nFriday\, April 5 – Eclipse Weekend!\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipses and Phases of the Moon\n8 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipse Across America 2024 \nSaturday\, April 6 – Eclipse Weekend!\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipse Across America 2024\n2 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipses and Phases of the Moon \nSunday\, April 7 – Eclipse Weekend!\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipses and Phases of the Moon\n2 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipse Across America 2024 \nFriday\, April 12\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – Tales of the Mayan Skies \nSaturday\, April 13\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – The Sky We Don’t See \nFriday\, April 19\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – STARS \nSaturday\, April 20\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Astronaut \nFriday\, April 26 – Spring Season Final Weekend!\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – Cosmic Colors \nSaturday\, April 27 – Spring Season Final Weekend!\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Oasis in Space
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/fred-g-dale-planetarium-4/
LOCATION:Fred G. Dale Planetarium\, Gulliver Dr.\, Wayne\, NE\, 68787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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SUMMARY:Lucky Bucket Brewing Tour
DESCRIPTION:A lot of things (and science) go in to making great beer and spirits\, and Lucky Bucket Brewing wants to share their craft with you. \nTours are approximately 1 Hour long and are currently offered at 3:30pm (cst) every Saturday. \n$20 per person ticket includes: \n\nKick start your tour with a complimentary pint of draft beer of your choice to enjoy along the way\nTour of brewery\, distillery and tasting room lead by one of our brand ambassadors\nTwo 5 ounce beers and Two 1 ounce samples of select spirits\n20% off any apparel\, glassware\, or beer and spirits To-Go\n\nPlease note\, tours should be booked by 1pm cst the day before your desire tour date and tour groups are limited to 12 people per tour.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/lucky-bucket-brewing-tour/2024-04-06/
LOCATION:Lucky Bucket Brewing\, 11941 Centennial Road\, Suite 1\, La Vista\, NE\, 68128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Science (general)
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